Word: Satellite
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An object that orbits around a planet, or something that is used to send and receive messages from space.
Synonyms: Moon, spacecraft, orbiter
Antonyms: N/A
Example 1: The satellite was launched into space to collect weather data and help predict storms.
Example 2: Astronomers study natural satellites like our Moon to learn more about the formation of planets.
Example 3: Thanks to the satellite communications, we can send messages across the globe almost instantly.
Did you know that the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957? It was the first human-made object to orbit the Earth!
"The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena." Carl Sagan
1. What does "satellite" mean?
a) A large ocean
b) An object orbiting a planet
c) A type of fish
d) A flying insect
Answer: b) An object orbiting a planet
2. Which of these is a synonym of "satellite"?
a) Moon
b) Galaxy
c) Comet
d) Asteroid
Answer: a) Moon
3. Which sentence uses "satellite" correctly?
a) The satellite swam in the ocean.
b) The satellite orbited the Earth, sending back valuable information.
c) The satellite sang a beautiful song.
d) The satellite played a game of football.
Answer: b) The satellite orbited the Earth, sending back valuable information.
4. Which idiom relates to "satellite"?
a) On the same wavelength
b) Playing with fire
c) Hit the nail on the head
d) Piece of cake
Answer: a) On the same wavelength
5. What is the opposite of "satellite"?
a) N/A
b) Planet
c) Star
d) Comet
Answer: a) N/A
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